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Publication of the Intelligence and Security Committee’s Report on Northern-Ireland Related Terrorism
05 October 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Prime Minister
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the publication of a report by the Intelligence and Security Committee on Northern Ireland-related terrorism, focusing on the ongoing threat posed by Dissident Republican groups.
Action Requested
The Government welcomes the report's conclusions and will formally respond to it in due course. The CHIS (Criminal Conduct) Bill introduced on September 24 is currently undergoing its Second Reading in Parliament to provide legal certainty for the use of covert human intelligence sources in criminal conduct.
Key Facts
- The threat from Dissident Republican groups remains at SEVERE level.
- The CHIS (Criminal Conduct) Bill was introduced to Parliament on 24 September and is having its Second Reading today.
- The report endorses the use of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) in criminal conduct when strictly necessary and proportionate.
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